The concept of an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) is simple--a group of providers takes on the collective responsibility of delivering health care for a defined population of patients while managing both the quality and the cost of that care. Payment models may vary but must foster a shared responsibility for cost and quality.
Start with our Frequently Asked Questions about ACOs.
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Accountable Care Organizations and Family Medicine
First the Patient-Centered Medical Home. Now Accountable Care Organizations.
Specific Questions?
Contact AAFP and TransforMED staff at: aco@aafp.org or (800)274-2237.
Accountable Care Organizations and Family Medicine
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